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Columbia Duathlon

April 12, 2026
Columbia, MD 21046 US

Youth Course Info

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.
​REQUIRED DISTANCES
11-15 yrs - 0.5 Mile Run | 2 Mile Bike | 1 Mile Run
7-10 yrs - 0.5 Mile Run | 2 Mile Bike | 0.5 Mile Run

 
Wave 1 - 10:45 AM, all genders 11-15 yrs
Wave 2 - 10:48 AM, all genders 7-10 yrs
 
RACE START
Youth Race - Participants will start in waves based on their age as of DECEMBER 31, 2026 (your race age). Each wave will start 3 minutes apart. Participants must start in their assigned waves.  The youth race will start under the inflatable arch located in the parking lot to the left of the transition area and main building. Participants will receive there timing chip at this location prior to the start of the race. DO NOT pick up your timing chip in the transition area. 
BIKE COURSE
Youth Race - The one loop bike course is relatively FLAT in elevation and includes one hill. There will be police support and signage at every turn. There are no aid stations on the bike course. After completing 1 loop, cyclists will return to the transition area and begin their 2nd run leg. To view the bike course map, click HERE

Required Distance: 
1 loop (2 miles)
​To view the bike course map, click HERE

RUN COURSE
Youth Race - The run course on parking lot surface.  Both run legs take place in the parking lot behind the venue building. Please familiarize yourself with the route, as it is the athletes responsibility to know the course.

Required Distance:
11-15 yrs - 0.5 mile (run #1, one loop), 1 mile (run #2 - two loops)
7-10 yrs - 0.5 mile per loop (run # 1 and #2 - one loop each time)
​To view the run course map, click HERE.

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